JACKSON, MI – Why should Jackson compete with other neighboring counties for new business when they can work together to help grow the regional economy?

That is part of the idea behind the county’s economic-development agency, The Enterprise Group of Jackson, with similar agencies in five other counties to market themselves as the Greater Ann Arbor Region to outside businesses that want to grow or expand in the area.

The counties – which includes Hillsdale, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe and Washtenaw – will work together to promote their different industries through a new website and social media campaign, courtesy of an $80,000 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corp.

However, Enterprise Group President and CEO Tim Rogers ensures that Jackson County’s identity won’t be lost in the shuffle.

“We’ve gone through a lot of care to make sure every county has its own identity and demonstrates what our assets are individually,” he said.

With that said, should Jackson County brand itself as part of the Greater Ann Arbor Region to help boost economic growth?

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